June 13, 2013
I feel like I am doing something wrong today by writing this blog on the day that it is actually do. I am a procrastinator by trade, so I feel like I am denying my true nature. Really, with all my TV shows off the air for the summer, I have nothing better to do with my time.I should get a hobby or something (remember, running is not a hobby, it is a way of life!!) Maybe I will spend some time reading again. I love to read but I haven't had time to read these past 15 months (15 months...hmmm...that is the same age as my triplets...connection?) I have a bunch of books that are piling up waiting for me to read, including Dan Brown's new book. Of course, once I start reading a book, I tend to ignore everything else in my life like sleep, showers, food, Honey, babies, work...the list goes on and on....especially if it is a good book!
Today, Honey accompanied me on my run but she used her Rollerblades. We both took our iPhone with headphones, so there wasn't much conversation. It takes a lot to shut up Honey. She likes to talk, even on our runs. Granted, she is only a Chatty Patty for the first 5 - 10 minutes of the run...then she is a Panting Patty (ooh..that sounds like fun) until the end. She still manages to get a word in here and there, but for the most part, I get silence for the remainder of the run. When she is on Rollerblades, she is able to talk the whole time, and she usually takes advantage of that. Today, however, with the headphones, she basically ignored me.
I was busy listening to the new Black Sabbath album, so I didn't mind today. It isn't too bad, but it needs a few more listens before I can give a proper opinion on it. It does sound like Black Sabbath should, so that is a plus.
Seeing that this is a running blog, I figure I can now talk about running. Um...I have nothing to say on the subject right now except...
Let's take a look at my numbers:
Time: 20:00
Distance: 2.34 miles
Pace: 8:34/m
Max Pace: 7:10/m
Calories: 299
Avg HR: 131
Avg HR: 131
Max HR: 151
I went the same exact speed and distance as I did yesterday. I wasn't trying to do that, it just happened. It is like 8:34 is my groove pace. I have found as I have become a more experienced runner that pacing has become easier to manager. What I mean by that is that I don't go too fast if I can't handle it and I can manage my pace throughout my run much better. This is something that can be very useful to a runner when racing longer distances like a half marathon and a marathon.
You can actually practice pacing and you can work on getting a feel for a specific pace. You need to be warmed up because when you first start running and you are not loose, your speed will feel much faster than it actually is. Once you are warmed up, you can practice pacing by running at a steady pace and guessing how fast you are going. Then you look at your GPS watch to see if you were right. You can do this throughout your run to get a feel for how fast you are going. Another method is to use the functionality in your GPS. For instance, Garmin GPS watches allow you to set pace alerts. You can set your alert to a narrow pace and work on staying within it. If you hear a beep, you need to either speed up or slow down. This will help you get a feel for a specific pace.
You can also just repeatedly look at your watch to make sure you are going the pace you desire. This is annoying and can border on obsessive compulsive disorder if you do it as much as I used to (I think I was close to needing medication, I was so bad!)
Ok, it is time to sign off. Enjoy your runs people!!
Run for Life!!
I went the same exact speed and distance as I did yesterday. I wasn't trying to do that, it just happened. It is like 8:34 is my groove pace. I have found as I have become a more experienced runner that pacing has become easier to manager. What I mean by that is that I don't go too fast if I can't handle it and I can manage my pace throughout my run much better. This is something that can be very useful to a runner when racing longer distances like a half marathon and a marathon.
You can actually practice pacing and you can work on getting a feel for a specific pace. You need to be warmed up because when you first start running and you are not loose, your speed will feel much faster than it actually is. Once you are warmed up, you can practice pacing by running at a steady pace and guessing how fast you are going. Then you look at your GPS watch to see if you were right. You can do this throughout your run to get a feel for how fast you are going. Another method is to use the functionality in your GPS. For instance, Garmin GPS watches allow you to set pace alerts. You can set your alert to a narrow pace and work on staying within it. If you hear a beep, you need to either speed up or slow down. This will help you get a feel for a specific pace.
You can also just repeatedly look at your watch to make sure you are going the pace you desire. This is annoying and can border on obsessive compulsive disorder if you do it as much as I used to (I think I was close to needing medication, I was so bad!)
Ok, it is time to sign off. Enjoy your runs people!!
Run for Life!!
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